1、北京英语水平考试（ BETS）三级笔试模拟试卷 2及答案与解析 一、 Part 1 0 You are going to read a newspaper article about an island in the Irish Sea, called the Isle of Man, which is fast becoming a centre for film-making. Choose from the list A-H the sentence which best summarises each part (1-6) of the article. There is one ex
2、tra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). A The new film industry is not expected to make big profits immediately. B The new film industry has resulted in some criticism of the islands government. C It was initially difficult to persuade film-makers to use
3、the island. D The island is already able to compete with other film- making centres. E Film-makers are able to find a wide range of settings for their films on the island. F More investment is planned as the new film industry becomes established. G Financial reasons have made film companies see the
4、island as a good place to make new films. H The islands inhabitants are keen to be involved with the new film industry. TREASURE ISLAND Only 73,000 people live on the Isle of Man, but several thousand of them have registered with Jay-Dee Promotions. This is the casting and extras agency John Banks a
5、nd his wife Pat run to service tile film industry that has suddenly taken off on the island. Banks does not know exactly how many clients he has he is too busy to count them. And Jay-Dcc is only one of three such agencies that have sprung up in the last year or two. 【 B1】 _ Until recently the island
6、s principal contributions to cinema were a comedy about motorcycle racing, and Tile Man.am ah, one of Alfred Hitchcocks silent movies. But producers have now discovered an important reason to undertake the inconvenient voyage to the middle of the Irish Sca-money. In the past couple of years, the Isl
7、e of Mall government has lent over 6.5 million of public money to film companies. If a film is a success then the Isle of Man will receive a share of the profits. This has turned the island into an offshore I folly wood. 【 B2】 _ Only one film was made in 1995, two in 1996, but there were no fewer th
8、an eleven in the following year. However, from the beginning, the Isle of Man government has followed the strategy of Hollywood, where the role of thumb is that for every ten films, seven will lose money, one will cover its costs, one will provide modest returns, and the tenth, it is hoped, will be
9、an enormous hit. 【 B3】 _ An island 45 kilometres long, with no history of film production, is suddenly turning out the same number of fins as the Scottish film industry, which has a huge pool of local talent and an infrastructure that has evolved over the years. However, it was always the intention
10、of the Isle of Man government to lure productions away from England, Scotland and Ireland. 【 B4】 _ Producers have suddenly discovered the affluent little holiday island to be the perfect location for seemingly any film. It has doubled for Cornwall, Hamburg, Sydney Harbour in the nineteenth century,
11、rural Ireland and inner- city England. It has even attracted a new production of Treasure island. Geographical specifics did not seem to be uppermost in the mind of the films producer: We gambled with the fact that we would be able to have enough sunny days to be able to do the tropical island part.
12、 【 B5】 _ Tile Isle of Man film initiative was inspired not by vague dreams of glory, but by hopes of boosting the economy. Its tourist industry has been in decline for twenty years and it was thought that a hit film would help it. One of the early objectives was simply to demonstrate to a doubtful f
13、in industry that it was possible to make feature films on the island. 【 B6】 _ The govcrnmcnts financial advisors have targeted films in the 2-3 million price rouge as premising the highest potential returns at least risk. The Isle of Mat) is an important financial centre and this expertise has aided
14、 its move into film. The islands government has another 6.5 million to lend over the next two years and is currently considering building a studio. 1 【 B1】 _ 2 【 B2】 _ 3 【 B3】 _ 4 【 B4】 _ 5 【 B5】 _ 6 【 B6】 _ 二、 Part 2 6 You are going to read a magazine article in which a father describes his relatio
15、nship with his son. For questions 8-14, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Gary and Me The restaurant owner John Moore writes about his relationship with his son Gary, the famous TV chef I believe everyones given a chance in life. My son, Gary, was give
16、n his chance with cooking, and my chance was to run a restaurant. When I heard about the opportunity, I rushed over to look at the place. It was in a really bad state. It was perfect for what I had in mind. Coming into this business made me recall my childhood. I can remember my mother going out to
17、work in a factory and me being so upset because I was left alone. With that in mind, I thought, “We want time for family life“. My wife dedicated herself to looking after the children and did all my accounts while I ran the business. We lived over the restaurant in those days, and we always put a lo
18、t of emphasis on having meals together line 14 Its paid dividends with our children, Gary and Joe. Theyre both very confident. Also, from a very early age they would come down and talk to our regular customers. Its given both of them a great start in life. Gary was quite a lively child when he was r
19、eally small. We had a corner bath, and when he was about seven he thought hed jump into it like a swimming pool, and he knocked himself out. When he was older, he had to work tot pocket money. He started off doing odd jobs and by the age of about ten he was m the kitchen every weekend, so be always
20、had loads of money at school. He had discipline. He used to be up even before me it the morning. If you run a filmily business, its for the family, and it was nice to see him helping out. Gary wasnt very academic, but lie shone so much in the kitchen. By the age of fifteen he was as good as any of t
21、he men working there, and sometimes he was even left in charge. He would produce over a hundred meals, and from then I knew hed go into catering because he had that flair. So when he came to me and said, “Dad, Ive got to do work experience as part of my course at school“, I sent him to a friend of m
22、ine whos got a restaurant. Gary, recently took up playing the drums and now he has his own band. Goodness knows what will happen to the cooking if the music takes off. My advice to Gary would be: if you start chasing two hams, you end up catching neither-, so chase the hare you know youre going to c
23、atch. He understood when I said to him: “Gary, if youre going to get anywhere in life, youve got to do it by the age of 30. If you havent done it by then, its too late.“ line 44 Gary went to catering college at the age of 17, and on his first day he and the other new students-theyre normally complet
24、e beginners-were given whats supposed to be a mornings work. But within an hour, Gary had chopped all his vegetables, sliced all his meats. Hed prepared everything. Thats my soil for you! In the end, he was helping other people out. None of is can believe how successful Garys TV cookery series has b
25、ecome. Im extremely proud of him. Ive always tried to tell him that if you want something, youve got to work jolly hard for it, because no one gives you anything. Hes seen the opportunity hes been given and grabbed hold of it with both hands. You know, you talk to your children as they grow up, and
26、if they only take in ten per cent of what youve told them, youve got to be happy with that. The things Gary says, the firings he does, I think, well, he must have listened sometimes. 7 How did the writer react to his own big chance? （ A） He worried about the problems. （ B） He saw what could be done.
27、 （ C） He thought the family would suffer. （ D） He wondered if he should take it. 8 How did the writers childhood influence his own family life? （ A） He realised that the pattern was repeating itself. （ B） He encouraged his children to talk to him. （ C） He made sure there was plenty of personal conta
28、ct. （ D） He forced his wife to stay at home. 9 What does the writer mean by “paid dividends“ in line 147 （ A） brought financial reward （ B） produced benefits （ C） was worth the suffering （ D） allowed money to be saved 10 As a young boy, Gary （ A） showed how determined he could be. （ B） was always in
29、 trouble. （ C） was motivated by money. （ D） demonstrated a variety of talents. 11 What does “done it“ refer to in line 44? （ A） chosen a profession （ B） achieved success （ C） caught a hare （ D） lived your life 12 According to his father, what was typical about Garys be favor on his first day at coll
30、ege? （ A） He helped other people. （ B） He impressed those in charge. （ C） He tried to make his father proud. （ D） He performed the task efficiently. 13 How does his father regard Garys upbringing? （ A） His encouragement has caused Garys success. （ B） The family influence on Gary was too strong. （ C）
31、 Gary has forgotten important lessons. （ D） Gary has learnt some essential things. 三、 Part 3 13 You are going to read a newspaper article about a man who is running round the world. Eight paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraphs A-I the one which fits each gap (16-22
32、). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). The Runningman Bryan Green, a 32-year old from London, calls himself the “Runningman“. He runs and keeps on running through towns, cities, up mountains and across rivers. Green has set his sights
33、on running round the world. He then flew to the north of Japan and ran to Osaka in the south. In Australia he ran from Perth to Sydney, and then he began in the Americas, bringing his current total to 23 countries, 45,000 kilometres and 30 pairs of trainers. 【 B1】 _ When I met Green in Rio, he had j
34、ust run 70 kilometres, his daily average. He was holding in one hand a two-litre bottle of fizzy juice and in the other a piece of paper that he needed someone to sign, to confirm the time al which he had arrived. 【 B2】 _ He travels light, carrying with him less than many people take to work. In his
35、 backpack he has a palmtop computer, a digital video camera, a Nikon 35mm camera, a rnap, a loohbrush and one change of clothes. 【 B3】 _ “The original idea was just to see the world,“ he told me. “But, as I soon realised, I could make myself a future. I have learnt how to make money out of what do.“
36、 He started off with 20 in his pocket and estimates that he has earned about E 60,000 so far. 【 B4】 _ And there is something of the explorer about him. “Of course, Ive found some places easier than others,“ he says. 【 B5】 _ At one point on that stage of the journey, Green got lost and was unable to
37、find enough to eat. But generally he has been lucky with his health: he has not been injured and has never fallen ill. 【 B6】 _ He speaks no language apart from English and, with no space for a dictionary, has a plastic- covered sheet of A4 paper with a dozen use, fid phrases in various languages. Ov
38、er dinner he is keen to talk about the Amazon jungle. 【 B7】 _ However, perhaps the point of a run like Greens is not to indulge in proper preparation. Its beauty is in the improvisation. “I dont really analyse the run any more, I just do it,“ he says. A I did it for him. Even though he akeady holds
39、the world long-distance running record, he still needs to continue proving he is keeping up a reasonable running speed. B He has not yet sorted out a route and appears surprised when I tell him that there are no proper roads across it, as local people prefer to use the rivers instead. C Hes done thi
40、s by selling his story to journalists. He is very aware that he is a marketable product. D He has learned that you must take only what you will use. He has no medical supplies and no proper waterproofs. E Apart from the day in south Australia where it was 45 in the shade and he collapsed, Australia
41、is, he says, perfect running country. This compares to his experiences in temperatures of 30 in parts of Asia. F Next week he heads off north, towards the Amazon, hoping to run to New York. After that, he just has to take care of Africa and Antarctica. G So he is a touchingly solitary figure. He is
42、too mobile to be able to make many friends, although he did meet someone in Australia who cycled next to him for 600 kilometres. H Fortunately, the cold and the rain dont seem to bother him. It is partly his strength of character that made him refuse to take health insurance. I The Runningman recent
43、ly arrived in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil via a roundabout route: he left London four years ago and ran through Europe to China. 14 【 B1】 _ 15 【 B2】 _ 16 【 B3】 _ 17 【 B4】 _ 18 【 B5】 _ 19 【 B6】 _ 20 【 B7】 _ 四、 Part 4 20 You are going to read a magazine article in which five people talk about railway jou
44、rneys. For questions 22-35, choose from the people (A-E). The people maybe chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these maybe given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0). Which person or people found on returning years later that nothing had changed? 0 E was u
45、nable to count on the train service? 【 S1】 _ enjoyed the company of fellow passengers? 【 S2】 _ found the views from the train dramatic? 【 S3】 _ 【 S4】_ welcomed a chance to relax on the trip? 【 S5】 _ was never disappointed by the journey? 【 S6】 _ has a reason for feeling grateful to one special train
46、? 【 S7】 _ traveled on a railway which is no longer in regular service? 【 S8】 _ regretted not going on a particular train trip? 【 S9】 _ used to travel on the railway whenever possible? 【 S10】 _ learnt an interesting piece of information on a train journey? 【 S11】 _ took a train which travelled from o
47、ne country to another? 【 S12】 _ says that the railway had been looked after by unpaid helpers? 【 S13】 _ was once considered not old enough to travel by train? 【 S14】 _ On the rails Five celebrities tell Andrew Morgan their favourite memories of railway journeys. A Andrea Thompson Newsreader I fell i
48、n love with the south of France a long time ago and try to get back there as often as I can. Theres a local train from Cannes along the coast which crosses the border with Italy. It takes you past some of the most amazing seascapes. It never matters what the weather is like, or what time of the year it is, it is always enchanting. Out of the other window are some of the best back gardens and residences in the whole of France. You feel like someone peeping into the pro
